The tools you will need are 1/4 drive ratchet with various wobble extensions & 10mm end. You will also need some gasket seal, oil, grease, loctite and an M10 Bolt.
Ensure that Neutral is Engaged
Remove the gear cables from the top of the selector. Do this by pressing the plastic bits at either side and pulling the cables off.
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Undo the reverse switch and the breather tube.
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Undo the 6 x 10mm bolts (patterned as shown below)
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Gently lift the selector out.
Lubricate with plenty of oil and spend some time working them back and forth to ensure free movement.
Put a good amount of grease on top of the rubber bush to prevent water ingress which is what causes the problem in the first case.
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While the selector is out it’s good practice to loctite the pinch bolt if it hasn’t been done before, because if this comes loose and falls into the gearbox you could be in serious bother.
Loosen the pinch bolt (10mm) and apply a good amount of loctite before tightening back up.
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Before installing the selector back in, clean any old sealer off of the selector and the gearbox housing.
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Apply new sealer to the bottom of the selector before carefully (ensuring it’s in Neutral) placing it back into the gearbox.
One by one, tighten the 10mm bolts back up finger tight before tightening them right up ensuring you count all 6 off.
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Plug up the reverse switch and breather pipe. (Image for clarity)
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Clip the gear cables back on by giving a good firm push. An audible click should be heard.
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Go for a test run !
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Article Provided by Dan T (AM Motors, East Kilbride)